EP2088025B1 - Ground electricity supply circuit, in particular for a tram - Google Patents

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EP2088025B1
EP2088025B1 EP09152157.5A EP09152157A EP2088025B1 EP 2088025 B1 EP2088025 B1 EP 2088025B1 EP 09152157 A EP09152157 A EP 09152157A EP 2088025 B1 EP2088025 B1 EP 2088025B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60L5/00—Current collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles
    • B60L5/42—Current collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles for collecting current from individual contact pieces connected to the power supply line
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60M—POWER SUPPLY LINES, AND DEVICES ALONG RAILS, FOR ELECTRICALLY- PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60M1/00—Power supply lines for contact with collector on vehicle
    • B60M1/36—Single contact pieces along the line for power supply
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60M—POWER SUPPLY LINES, AND DEVICES ALONG RAILS, FOR ELECTRICALLY- PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60M3/00—Feeding power to supply lines in contact with collector on vehicles; Arrangements for consuming regenerative power
    • B60M3/04—Arrangements for cutting in and out of individual track sections
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60L2200/00—Type of vehicles
    • B60L2200/26—Rail vehicles

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  • the invention relates to an electrical ground supply circuit for a transport network including trolley type.
  • ground supply circuits allowing vehicles of the tramway type to capture by means of a friction pad, the electrical traction energy necessary for their movement and to overcome unsightly overhead lines, especially at the intersections.
  • Such a circuit is described in the patent application EP 1 043 186 A1 .
  • the described circuit consists for each flow path in a power supply assembly which comprises a series of conductive and contact segments or sections of track, insulated from each other by insulating joints and at least partially uncovered.
  • the power supply assembly also comprises an electrical line intended to be permanently powered, means capable of selectively connecting the track segments to the power line and insulating material support segments each having the general shape of a profile. in "l".
  • the core of the support segments is pierced with internal passages allowing the routing of the electrical line which is in the form of cables subjected for example to voltages of 750 volts and 0 V, and the supply of the track power supply formed by the succession of conductive segments separated by insulating joints.
  • Switch boxes to which the 750 volt and 0 volt cables are routed are disposed between two conductive track segments and selectively permit connection to the 750 volt supply line or the 0v line.
  • An identical configuration is implemented on the adjacent taxiway described above by routing a second 750-volt line and a second line set at 0 volts along and within the series of segments - support of the track supply of the adjacent channel.
  • Such architecture results in a high power resistance which is reduced by the equipotential bonding of the 750 volt lines of the two adjacent tracks.
  • US 4139071 discloses a ground power system comprising two traffic lanes, each equipped with at least one track consisting of a plurality of segments. Two successive segments are isolated from each other.
  • Multi-segment common electrical wiring carries electrical power from a primary transformer to a plurality of secondary transformers.
  • a secondary transformer supplies each of the segments of a pair of parallel segments via a circuit and a junction box.
  • WO 2007/056804 discloses a ground power system comprising two feed tracks arranged parallel to each other, each track equipping one of the traffic lanes of a road.
  • Each track consists of a plurality of segments, two successive segments being isolated from each other by an insulating portion of the road.
  • the segments of the tracks are fed by AC high voltage power lines traveling along the road and transformer-rectifier equipment transforming the AC current into DC current.
  • Equipment is implanted in the middle right of each pair of parallel segments.
  • Equipment includes switches adapted so that the two segments of the same pair of parallel segments can be powered independently of one another.
  • the technical problem is to be able to overcome the installation of manholes and ducts specific to equipotential power supply.
  • the invention relates to a power supply circuit according to the claims.
  • FIGURE is a top view of a circuit. power supply from the ground two traffic lanes in opposite directions from each other.
  • a ground power supply circuit particularly for a tram, comprises two vehicle traffic lanes 2, 4, each equipped with a feed track 6, 8.
  • the supply circuit also comprises, on the one hand, a power supply line 9 common to the two tracks 6, 8 consisting of a supply cable 10 and a current return cable 12 and, of on the other hand, connection assemblies 14 making it possible to connect any of the tracks 6, 8 to the electrical cables 10, 12 of which only one connection assembly is shown in the figure.
  • the two traffic lanes 2, 4 of the tramway type here in a rectilinear partial path form are disposed on the ground parallel to each other, each having mutually opposite direction of circulation, represented respectively by the arrows 16, 18 .
  • Each lane 2, 4 comprises a pair of parallel rails 20, 22 and disposed between the two rails 20, 22 of each pair, the power supply track 6, 8 by the associated ground.
  • Each track 6, 8 includes a succession of electrically conductive feed track segments separated by insulating joints.
  • each track 6, 8 locally comprises respectively an insulating joint 24, 26, represented by angled hatches, surrounded on both sides by a first and a second conductive track segments 28, 29; 30, 31 represented by vertical hatching.
  • Each insulating joint 24, 26 respectively comprises first and second insulating track elements 32, 33; 34, 35.
  • Each conductive track segment 28, 29; 30, 31 comprises one or more successive conducting conductor elements electrically connected.
  • only one conductive track element is represented by a conductive track segment.
  • Each conductive track segment 28, 29; 30, 31 rests integrally in length on a respective support 36, 38; 40, 42 of insulating material and having the general shape of an "I" profile.
  • each insulating track element 32, 33; 34, 36 respectively adjacent the first conductive segment 28, 30 and the second conductive segment 29, 31 rests on the supports 36, 38; 40, 42 respectively associated with the conductive segments 28, 29; 30, 31.
  • the power supply line 9 is arranged parallel between the two circulation lanes 2 and 4 along a median axis X-X separating the two lanes 2 and 4.
  • connection assemblies 14 arranged centrally along the X-X axis at one of two insulating joints. In the figure, only one connection assembly 14 is shown at the level of the two insulating joints 24, 26.
  • connection assemblies 14 are arranged inside central looks along the X-X axis, not shown, arranged above the electrical cables 10 and 12.
  • the two electrical cables 10, 12 are connected to the two terminals of a not shown voltage source, the power cable 10 and the current return cable 12 being respectively at a voltage of 750 volts and 0 volts.
  • the electric cables 10, 12 are in the form of electric cables conventionally known in the transport and distribution of electrical energy.
  • the cables are each provided with a sheath and have a section corresponding to a required load current which may vary between 70 to 500 mm 2 .
  • connection assembly 14 comprises two switching modules 46, 48, associated respectively with the two supply tracks 6, 8.
  • Each switching module 46, 48 is connected to the power supply cable 10 and the power return cable 12 respectively at two line inputs 50, 52; 54, 56.
  • Each switching module 46, 48 respectively comprises two track outputs 58, 60; 62, 64, a first 58, 62 being respectively connected to the first conductive track segment 28, 30, adjacent to the joint 24, 26 associated and a second 60, 64 being respectively connected to the second conductive segment 29, 31, adjacent to the seal 24 , 26 partner.
  • Each switching module 46, 48 respectively comprises two switching control inputs 66, 68; 70, 72, a first control input 66, 70 being respectively connected to a terminal of a first magnetic detection loop 67, 71 associated with the first track segment conductor 28, 30 and a second control input 68, 72 being respectively connected to a terminal of a second magnetic detection loop 69, 73 associated with the second conductive track segment 29, 31.
  • Each switching module 46, 48 comprises two switches 74, 76; 78, 80.
  • a first switch 74, 78 is adapted to connect the first track output 58, 62 to the first line input 50, 54 or the second line input 52, 56 selectively depending on the command supplied to the first control input 66, 70.
  • a second switch 76, 80 is adapted to connect the second track output 60, 64 to the first line input 50, 54 or the second line input 52, 56 selectively depending on the control provided. at the second control input 68, 72.
  • the switch 76 having received the command to feed the track segment 29 connects the power output 60 from the input 52 connected to the power return cable 12 to the input 50 connected to the power cable 10.
  • the conductive track segment 29 is supplied with current on 750 volts.
  • the magnetic detection loop 67 detects the exit of the vehicle from the track segment 28 and commands the switch 74 to cut off power to the track segment 28 by switching its output 58 from the input 50 to 750 volts at the entrance 52 under 0 volts.
  • the uniqueness of the electrical line 9 common to the two feed tracks 6, 8 makes it possible to apply the same voltage to the two feed tracks at the same geographical level and to be free from the equipotential setting of lines of separate power supply which each feed a track being connected to the same power source.
  • the supply of a power supply line and a common electrical return line to the two traffic lanes therefore makes it possible to to dispense with the supply of manholes and ducts specific to the equipotential setting of at least two supply lines.
  • the external arrangement of power and return cables also provides easier access for equipment maintenance.
  • each switching module comprises a single switch.
  • a simple two-input-one output switch is placed at each joint of a track, respectively connected to a track segment.
  • each conductive track segment is selectively powered.
  • each connection assembly comprises a single switching module, and each switching module comprises two switches.
  • each switching module connected to the same track is placed at one of two joints along the same track, the two switches forming the switching module being respectively connected to the two adjacent conductor segments of the track. joint at which the switching module is placed.
  • connection assemblies can be alternately connected along the power supply line to one of the two power supply tracks.
  • each conductive segment of the track is selectively powered and the number of sets of connection sets is reduced relative to the number of poses required when a switch module having a single switch is placed at each joint.

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L'invention se rapporte à un circuit d'alimentation électrique par le sol destiné à un réseau de transport notamment de type tramway.The invention relates to an electrical ground supply circuit for a transport network including trolley type.

Il existe des circuits d'alimentation par le sol permettant à des véhicules de type tramway de capter au moyen d'un patin frotteur, l'énergie électrique de traction nécessaire à leur mise en mouvement et de s'affranchir de lignes aériennes peu esthétiques, en particulier au niveau des carrefours.There are ground supply circuits allowing vehicles of the tramway type to capture by means of a friction pad, the electrical traction energy necessary for their movement and to overcome unsightly overhead lines, especially at the intersections.

Un tel circuit est décrit dans la demande de brevet EP 1 043 186 A1 . Le circuit décrit consiste pour chaque voie de circulation en un assemblage d'alimentation qui comprend une série de segments ou tronçons de piste conducteurs et de contact, isolés entre eux par des joints isolants et au moins partiellement découverts. L'assemblage d'alimentation comprend également une ligne électrique destinée à être alimentée en permanence, des moyens aptes à relier sélectivement les segments de pistes à la ligne électrique ainsi que des segments - supports en matériau isolant présentant chacun la forme générale d'un profilé en « l ».Such a circuit is described in the patent application EP 1 043 186 A1 . The described circuit consists for each flow path in a power supply assembly which comprises a series of conductive and contact segments or sections of track, insulated from each other by insulating joints and at least partially uncovered. The power supply assembly also comprises an electrical line intended to be permanently powered, means capable of selectively connecting the track segments to the power line and insulating material support segments each having the general shape of a profile. in "l".

En outre, l'âme des segments - supports est percée de passages intérieurs permettant le cheminement de la ligne électrique qui se présente sous la forme de câbles soumis par exemple à des tensions de 750 volt et 0 V, et l'alimentation de la piste d'alimentation formée par la succession de segments conducteurs séparés par des joints isolants.In addition, the core of the support segments is pierced with internal passages allowing the routing of the electrical line which is in the form of cables subjected for example to voltages of 750 volts and 0 V, and the supply of the track power supply formed by the succession of conductive segments separated by insulating joints.

Des boîtiers de commutation vers lesquels cheminent les câbles 750 volts et 0 Volt sont disposés entre deux segments de piste conducteurs et permettent sélectivement la connexion avec la ligne d'alimentation 750 Volt ou la ligne de mise à 0V.Switch boxes to which the 750 volt and 0 volt cables are routed are disposed between two conductive track segments and selectively permit connection to the 750 volt supply line or the 0v line.

Une configuration identique est mise en oeuvre sur la voie de circulation adjacente décrite ci-dessus en faisant cheminer une deuxième ligne 750 volts et une deuxième ligne mise à 0 volt le long et à l'intérieur de la série de segments - support de la piste d'alimentation de la voie adjacente.An identical configuration is implemented on the adjacent taxiway described above by routing a second 750-volt line and a second line set at 0 volts along and within the series of segments - support of the track supply of the adjacent channel.

Une telle architecture entraîne une résistance d'alimentation élevée qui est réduite par la mise en équipotentiel des lignes de 750 volts des deux pistes adjacentes.Such architecture results in a high power resistance which is reduced by the equipotential bonding of the 750 volt lines of the two adjacent tracks.

Il en résulte l'installation de regards et de fourreaux spécifiques à la mise en équipotentiel des deux pistes d'alimentation.This results in the installation of manholes and sleeves specific to the equipotential of the two feed tracks.

US 4139071 divulgue un système d'alimentation par le sol comportant deux voies de circulation, chacune équipée d'au moins une piste constituée d'une pluralité de segments. Deux segments successifs sont isolés l'un de l'autre. Un câblage électrique commun à plusieurs segments achemine une puissance électrique délivrée par un transformateur primaire vers une pluralité de transformateurs secondaires. Un transformateur secondaire alimente chacun des segments d'une paire de segments parallèles par l'intermédiaire d'un circuit et d'une boite de jonction. US 4139071 discloses a ground power system comprising two traffic lanes, each equipped with at least one track consisting of a plurality of segments. Two successive segments are isolated from each other. Multi-segment common electrical wiring carries electrical power from a primary transformer to a plurality of secondary transformers. A secondary transformer supplies each of the segments of a pair of parallel segments via a circuit and a junction box.

WO 2007/056804 divulgue un système d'alimentation par le sol comportant deux pistes d'alimentation disposées parallèlement l'une de l'autre, chaque piste équipant l'une des voies de circulation d'une route. Chaque piste est constituée d'une pluralité de segments, deux segments successifs étant isolés l'un de l'autre par une portion isolante de la route. Les segments des pistes sont alimentés par des lignes d'alimentation haute tension AC circulant le long de la route et des équipements transformateur-redresseur transformant la courant AC en courant DC. Un équipement est implanté au droit du milieu de chaque paire de segments parallèles. Un équipement comporte des interrupteurs adaptés pour que les deux segments d'une même paire de segments parallèles puissent être alimentés indépendamment l'un de l'autre. WO 2007/056804 discloses a ground power system comprising two feed tracks arranged parallel to each other, each track equipping one of the traffic lanes of a road. Each track consists of a plurality of segments, two successive segments being isolated from each other by an insulating portion of the road. The segments of the tracks are fed by AC high voltage power lines traveling along the road and transformer-rectifier equipment transforming the AC current into DC current. Equipment is implanted in the middle right of each pair of parallel segments. Equipment includes switches adapted so that the two segments of the same pair of parallel segments can be powered independently of one another.

Le problème technique est de pouvoir s'affranchir de l'installation de regards et de fourreaux spécifiques à la mise en équipotentiel d'alimentation.The technical problem is to be able to overcome the installation of manholes and ducts specific to equipotential power supply.

A cette fin, l'invention a pour objet un circuit d'alimentation électrique conforme aux revendications.To this end, the invention relates to a power supply circuit according to the claims.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description d'une forme de réalisation qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins sur lesquels la Figure unique est une vue de dessus d'un circuit d'alimentation électrique par le sol de deux voies de circulation en sens inverses l'une de l'autre.The invention will be better understood on reading the description of an embodiment which will follow, given solely by way of example and with reference to the drawings in which the single FIGURE is a top view of a circuit. power supply from the ground two traffic lanes in opposite directions from each other.

D'après la Figure, un circuit d'alimentation électrique par le sol notamment pour tramway comprend deux voies 2, 4 de circulation de véhicule, chacune équipée d'une piste d'alimentation 6, 8.According to the Figure, a ground power supply circuit, particularly for a tram, comprises two vehicle traffic lanes 2, 4, each equipped with a feed track 6, 8.

Le circuit d'alimentation comprend également, d'une part, une ligne électrique d'alimentation 9 commune aux deux pistes 6, 8 constituée d'un câble d'alimentation 10 et d'un câble de retour de courant 12 et, d'autre part, des ensembles de connexion 14 permettant de connecter n'importe laquelle des pistes 6, 8 aux câbles électriques 10, 12 dont un seul ensemble de connexion est représenté sur la figure.The supply circuit also comprises, on the one hand, a power supply line 9 common to the two tracks 6, 8 consisting of a supply cable 10 and a current return cable 12 and, of on the other hand, connection assemblies 14 making it possible to connect any of the tracks 6, 8 to the electrical cables 10, 12 of which only one connection assembly is shown in the figure.

Les deux voies de circulation 2, 4 de type tramway, ici dans une forme de trajet partiel rectiligne sont disposées au sol parallèlement l'une à l'autre, chacune ayant des sens de circulation mutuellement inverses, représentés respectivement par les flèches 16, 18.The two traffic lanes 2, 4 of the tramway type, here in a rectilinear partial path form are disposed on the ground parallel to each other, each having mutually opposite direction of circulation, represented respectively by the arrows 16, 18 .

Chaque voie de circulation 2, 4 comprend une paire de rails de roulement parallèles 20, 22 et, disposée entre les deux rails 20, 22 de chaque paire, la piste d'alimentation électrique 6, 8 par le sol associée. Chaque piste 6, 8 inclut une succession de segments de piste d'alimentation électriquement conducteurs séparés par des joints isolants.Each lane 2, 4 comprises a pair of parallel rails 20, 22 and disposed between the two rails 20, 22 of each pair, the power supply track 6, 8 by the associated ground. Each track 6, 8 includes a succession of electrically conductive feed track segments separated by insulating joints.

Sur la figure, chaque piste 6, 8 comprend localement respectivement un joint isolant 24, 26, représenté par des hachures en biais, entouré de part et d'autre par un premier et un second segments de piste conducteurs 28, 29 ; 30, 31 représentés par des hachures verticales.In the figure, each track 6, 8 locally comprises respectively an insulating joint 24, 26, represented by angled hatches, surrounded on both sides by a first and a second conductive track segments 28, 29; 30, 31 represented by vertical hatching.

Chaque joint isolant 24, 26 comprend respectivement des premier et second éléments de piste isolants 32, 33 ; 34, 35.Each insulating joint 24, 26 respectively comprises first and second insulating track elements 32, 33; 34, 35.

Chaque segment de piste conducteur 28, 29 ; 30, 31 comprend un ou plusieurs éléments de piste conducteurs successifs reliés électriquement. Ici sur la figure, un seul élément de piste conducteur est représenté par segment de piste conducteur.Each conductive track segment 28, 29; 30, 31 comprises one or more successive conducting conductor elements electrically connected. Here in the figure, only one conductive track element is represented by a conductive track segment.

Chaque segment de piste conducteur 28, 29 ; 30, 31 repose intégralement en longueur sur un support respectif 36, 38; 40, 42 en matériau isolant et présentant la forme générale d'un profilé en « l ».Each conductive track segment 28, 29; 30, 31 rests integrally in length on a respective support 36, 38; 40, 42 of insulating material and having the general shape of an "I" profile.

Pour chaque voie, chaque élément de piste isolant 32, 33 ; 34, 36 respectivement adjacent au premier segment conducteur 28, 30 et au deuxième segment conducteur 29, 31 repose sur les supports 36, 38; 40, 42 associés respectivement aux segments conducteurs 28, 29 ; 30, 31.For each channel, each insulating track element 32, 33; 34, 36 respectively adjacent the first conductive segment 28, 30 and the second conductive segment 29, 31 rests on the supports 36, 38; 40, 42 respectively associated with the conductive segments 28, 29; 30, 31.

La ligne électrique d'alimentation 9 est disposée parallèlement entre les deux voies de circulation 2 et 4 selon un axe médian X-X séparant les deux voies 2 et 4.The power supply line 9 is arranged parallel between the two circulation lanes 2 and 4 along a median axis X-X separating the two lanes 2 and 4.

Les câbles électriques 10, 12 sont raccordés chacun à chaque segment conducteur des deux pistes d'alimentation 6, 8 au travers des ensembles de connexion 14 disposés centralement selon l'axe X-X au niveau d'un joint isolant sur deux. Sur la figure, un seul ensemble de connexion 14 est représenté au niveau des deux joints isolants 24, 26.The electrical cables 10, 12 are each connected to each conductive segment of the two supply tracks 6, 8 through the connection assemblies 14 arranged centrally along the X-X axis at one of two insulating joints. In the figure, only one connection assembly 14 is shown at the level of the two insulating joints 24, 26.

Les ensembles de connexion 14 sont disposés à l'intérieur de regards centraux selon l'axe X-X non représentés disposés au dessus des câbles électriques 10 et 12.The connection assemblies 14 are arranged inside central looks along the X-X axis, not shown, arranged above the electrical cables 10 and 12.

Les deux câbles électriques 10, 12 sont raccordés aux deux bornes d'une source de tension non représentée, le câble d'alimentation 10 et le câble de retour de courant 12 étant mis respectivement à une tension de 750 volts et 0 volt.The two electrical cables 10, 12 are connected to the two terminals of a not shown voltage source, the power cable 10 and the current return cable 12 being respectively at a voltage of 750 volts and 0 volts.

Les câbles électriques 10, 12 se présentent sous la forme de câbles électriques classiquement connus dans le transport et la distribution d'énergie électrique. Les câbles sont pourvus chacun d'un fourreau et présentent une section correspondant à un courant de charge appelé nécessaire qui peut varier entre 70 à 500 mm2.The electric cables 10, 12 are in the form of electric cables conventionally known in the transport and distribution of electrical energy. The cables are each provided with a sheath and have a section corresponding to a required load current which may vary between 70 to 500 mm 2 .

L'ensemble de connexion 14 comprend deux modules de commutation 46, 48, associés respectivement aux deux pistes d'alimentation 6, 8.The connection assembly 14 comprises two switching modules 46, 48, associated respectively with the two supply tracks 6, 8.

Chaque module de commutation 46, 48 est raccordé au câble d'alimentation 10 et au câble de retour de courant 12 respectivement en deux entrées de lignes 50, 52 ; 54, 56.Each switching module 46, 48 is connected to the power supply cable 10 and the power return cable 12 respectively at two line inputs 50, 52; 54, 56.

Chaque module de commutation 46, 48 comprend respectivement deux sorties de piste 58, 60 ; 62, 64, une première 58, 62 étant raccordée respectivement au premier segment de piste conducteur 28, 30, adjacent au joint 24, 26 associé et une deuxième 60, 64 étant raccordée respectivement au deuxième segment conducteur 29, 31, adjacent au joint 24, 26 associé.Each switching module 46, 48 respectively comprises two track outputs 58, 60; 62, 64, a first 58, 62 being respectively connected to the first conductive track segment 28, 30, adjacent to the joint 24, 26 associated and a second 60, 64 being respectively connected to the second conductive segment 29, 31, adjacent to the seal 24 , 26 partner.

Chaque module de commutation 46, 48 comprend respectivement deux entrées de commande de commutation 66, 68 ; 70, 72, une première entrée de commande 66, 70 étant raccordée respectivement en une borne d'une première boucle de détection magnétique 67, 71 associée au premier segment de piste conducteur 28, 30 et une deuxième entrée de commande 68, 72 étant raccordée respectivement en une borne d'une deuxième boucle de détection 69, 73 magnétique associée au deuxième segment de piste conducteur 29, 31.Each switching module 46, 48 respectively comprises two switching control inputs 66, 68; 70, 72, a first control input 66, 70 being respectively connected to a terminal of a first magnetic detection loop 67, 71 associated with the first track segment conductor 28, 30 and a second control input 68, 72 being respectively connected to a terminal of a second magnetic detection loop 69, 73 associated with the second conductive track segment 29, 31.

Chaque module de commutation 46, 48 comprend deux commutateurs 74, 76 ; 78, 80. Un premier commutateur 74, 78 est apte à raccorder la première sortie de piste 58, 62 à la première entrée de ligne 50, 54 ou la deuxième entrée de ligne 52, 56 sélectivement en fonction de la commande fournie à la première entrée de commande 66, 70. Un deuxième commutateur 76, 80 est apte à raccorder la deuxième sortie de piste 60, 64 à la première entrée de ligne 50, 54 ou la deuxième entrée de ligne 52, 56 sélectivement en fonction de la commande fournie à la deuxième entrée de commande 68, 72.Each switching module 46, 48 comprises two switches 74, 76; 78, 80. A first switch 74, 78 is adapted to connect the first track output 58, 62 to the first line input 50, 54 or the second line input 52, 56 selectively depending on the command supplied to the first control input 66, 70. A second switch 76, 80 is adapted to connect the second track output 60, 64 to the first line input 50, 54 or the second line input 52, 56 selectively depending on the control provided. at the second control input 68, 72.

En fonctionnement, lorsqu'un véhicule de type tramway se déplace dans le sens de marche 16 le long de la voie de circulation 20 et vient se trouver en entrée au-dessus du segment de piste conducteur 29, la boucle de détection magnétique correspondante 69 située en dessous du véhicule détecte la présence de celui-ci et envoie un signal de commande au commutateur 76 d'alimentation du segment de piste conducteur 29.In operation, when a tram-like vehicle moves in the direction of travel 16 along the taxiway 20 and is located at the entrance above the conductive track segment 29, the corresponding magnetic detection loop 69 located below the vehicle detects the presence thereof and sends a control signal to the power switch 76 of the conductive track segment 29.

Le commutateur 76 ayant reçu l'ordre d'alimenter le segment de piste 29 connecte la sortie d'alimentation 60 depuis l'entrée 52 raccordée au câble de retour de courant 12 à l'entrée 50 raccordée au câble d'alimentation 10.The switch 76 having received the command to feed the track segment 29 connects the power output 60 from the input 52 connected to the power return cable 12 to the input 50 connected to the power cable 10.

Ainsi, le segment de piste conducteur 29 est alimenté en courant sur 750 volts.Thus, the conductive track segment 29 is supplied with current on 750 volts.

En même temps ou postérieurement, la boucle de détection magnétique 67 détecte la sortie du véhicule du segment de piste 28 et commande au commutateur 74 de couper l'alimentation du segment de piste 28 en faisant commuter sa sortie 58 de l'entrée 50 sous 750 volts à l'entrée 52 sous 0 volt.At the same time or later, the magnetic detection loop 67 detects the exit of the vehicle from the track segment 28 and commands the switch 74 to cut off power to the track segment 28 by switching its output 58 from the input 50 to 750 volts at the entrance 52 under 0 volts.

L'unicité de la ligne électrique 9 commune aux deux pistes d'alimentation 6, 8 permet d'appliquer une même tension aux deux pistes d'alimentation à un même niveau géographique et de s'affranchir de la mise en équipotentiel de lignes d'alimentation séparées qui alimenteraient chacune une piste en étant raccordé à une même source d'alimentation.The uniqueness of the electrical line 9 common to the two feed tracks 6, 8 makes it possible to apply the same voltage to the two feed tracks at the same geographical level and to be free from the equipotential setting of lines of separate power supply which each feed a track being connected to the same power source.

La fourniture d'une ligne électrique d'alimentation et d'une ligne électrique de retour de courant commune aux deux voies de circulation permet donc de s'affranchir de la fourniture de regards et de fourreaux spécifiques à la mise en équipotentiel d'au moins deux lignes d'alimentation.The supply of a power supply line and a common electrical return line to the two traffic lanes therefore makes it possible to to dispense with the supply of manholes and ducts specific to the equipotential setting of at least two supply lines.

En outre, la disposition d'une ligne électrique d'alimentation à l'extérieur de la piste, en particulier des segments - supports permet une mise en place facile de câbles d'alimentation logés dans des fourreaux de grande taille entre les deux voies adjacentes.In addition, the provision of a power supply line outside the track, in particular support segments, makes it easy to install power cables housed in large ducts between the two adjacent tracks. .

La disposition externe des câbles d'alimentation et de retour de courant permet également un accès plus facile pour la maintenance des équipements.The external arrangement of power and return cables also provides easier access for equipment maintenance.

En variante, chaque module de commutation comprend un seul commutateur.In a variant, each switching module comprises a single switch.

Dans ce cas, un commutateur simple à deux entrées-une sortie est placé au niveau de chaque joint d'une piste en étant raccordé respectivement à un segment de piste.In this case, a simple two-input-one output switch is placed at each joint of a track, respectively connected to a track segment.

Ainsi, chaque segment de piste conducteur est alimenté sélectivement.Thus, each conductive track segment is selectively powered.

En variante, chaque ensemble de connexion comprend un seul module de commutation, et chaque module de commutation comprend deux commutateurs. Dans ce cas, chaque module de commutation raccordé à une même piste est placé au niveau d'un joint sur deux le long d'une même piste, les deux commutateurs formant le module de commutation étant raccordés respectivement aux deux segments de piste conducteurs adjacents au joint au niveau duquel est placé le module de commutation.In a variant, each connection assembly comprises a single switching module, and each switching module comprises two switches. In this case, each switching module connected to the same track is placed at one of two joints along the same track, the two switches forming the switching module being respectively connected to the two adjacent conductor segments of the track. joint at which the switching module is placed.

Ainsi, les ensembles de connexion peuvent être alternativement raccordés le long de la ligne électrique d'alimentation à l'une des deux pistes d'alimentation.Thus, the connection assemblies can be alternately connected along the power supply line to one of the two power supply tracks.

Ainsi, chaque segment conducteur de la piste est alimenté sélectivement et le nombre de poses d'ensembles de connexion est réduit par rapport au nombre de poses nécessaires lorsqu'un module de commutation ayant un commutateur simple est placé au niveau de chaque joint.Thus, each conductive segment of the track is selectively powered and the number of sets of connection sets is reduced relative to the number of poses required when a switch module having a single switch is placed at each joint.

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  1. Ground-level power supply circuit for a transport vehicle, especially of the tramway type, comprising
    - two mutually parallel vehicle running ways (2, 4), each having a power supply track (6,8), which includes a series of conducting track segments (28, 29 ; 30, 31) separated by insulated joints (24, 26);
    - a power supply line (9), which can be connected to terminals of a power supply source,
    the power supply line (9) being common to the two power supply tracks (6, 8) and the circuit comprising switching means (46, 48) for independently and selectively connecting the power supply track segments (6, 8) to the common power supply line (9),
    characterised in that the switching means (46 ; 48) comprise an assembly of switching modules (46), the switching modules (46) comprising two two input-one output switches (74, 76) and being located only at the level of one insulated joint (24) out of two along a track, and each switching module (46) being connected to the two conducting segments (28, 29) of the same supply track that are adjacent to the insulated joint (24) at the level of which the switching module (46) is located.
  2. Supply circuit according to claim 1, characterised in that the common power supply line (10 ,12) is arranged between the two power supply tracks (6, 8).
  3. Power supply circuit according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterised in that the common power supply line (9) comprises a power supply cable (10) and a current return cable (12).
  4. Power supply circuit according to claim 3, characterised in that the power supply cable (10) and the current return cable (12) each comprise electric cables encased in a sleeve.
  5. Power supply circuit according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the switching means (46, 48) comprise an assembly of simple switches (74) having two inputs and one output, one switch being located at the level of each insulated joint (24, 26) of a track and being connected to a conducting segment of the track.
  6. Power supply circuit according to claim 5, characterised in that the insulated joints (24, 26) of the two tracks (6, 8) are located at the same level along the power supply line (9), and the simple switches (74) located at the same level are integrated into a connection assembly (14).
  7. Power supply circuit according to claim 1, wherein the insulated joints (24, 26) of the two tracks (6,8) are located at the same level along the power supply line (9), and the switching modules (46, 48) located at the same level are integrated into a connection assembly (14).
  8. Power supply circuit according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that it comprises a power supply source which is permanently connected to the power supply line (9).
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